Listen to this article

UK and EU to Sign Free Trade Declaration, Defense Deal at May 19 Summit, Defying Trump’s Tariffs

17 posts • GPT (4.1 mini)

Updated Apr 30, 2025, 08:53 PM

The United Kingdom and the European Union are preparing to sign a formal declaration committing to "free and open trade," a move seen as a direct challenge to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies. This declaration is part of a broader draft agreement expected to be finalized ahead of a summit scheduled for May 19. The declaration aims to establish a new strategic partnership between London and Brussels, emphasizing cooperation on trade and other key issues such as the integrity of Ukraine and the Paris Climate Agreement.

In addition to the trade declaration, the UK and EU are also nearing an agreement on a defense partnership, with sources indicating momentum toward signing up to three documents at the upcoming Brexit reset summit. Meanwhile, the European Union plans to present a package of proposals to the Trump administration next week to initiate trade negotiations, signaling ongoing efforts to engage with the U.S. despite tensions over tariffs.

More breaking stories on DeepNewz — updated live.

#United Kingdom #European Union #Donald Trump #London #Brussels #Ukraine #Paris Climate Agreement #UK #EU #Brexit #Trump

Related Prediction Markets

US-EU trade agreement by July 9?

Which countries will the U.S. agree to trade deals with before July?

50% tariff goes into effect on EU by July 9?

Will Trump remove majority of reciprocal tariffs before 90 day deadline?

US-China tariff agreement before 90 day deadline?

Will Trump remove 10% blanket tariff before July?

Will Trump remove 10% blanket tariff in 2025?

•

Sources

politico.eu(3)l.euronews.com(2)inews.co.uk(2)bloomberg.com

Clash Report

@clashreport

The European Union plans to submit a paper next week containing a package of proposals to begin trade negotiations with the Trump administration. Source: Bloomberg

الجزيرة - عاجل

@AJABreaking

Urgent | Bloomberg: The EU plans to submit a paper next week that includes a package of proposals to start trade negotiations with the Trump administration

Bloomberg

@business

The European Union is planning to share a paper with the US next week that will set out a package of proposals to kick-start trade negotiations with the Trump administration. https://t.co/i5WmXFPEfu